Raising elephant snakes is becoming a promising economic model in many rural areas, thanks to high demand from the food and medicinal markets.

The elephant snake is a snake species with high economic value, good adaptability, easy to raise, few diseases and brings attractive profits to breeders. A typical example is the model of raising this special snake species of Mr. Ho Ngoc Binh, Hamlet 8, Long Tri A Commune, Long My District (Hau Giang Province).

The elephant snake is easy to raise, has few diseases, and can reach 1.5-2kg in weight. They often eat animals such as frogs, toads, mice, fish, and some insects.

This is a non-venomous snake and is quite docile compared to other snakes, so owners do not need to worry about safety.

Elephant snake meat is considered a specialty dish in many restaurants, and snake skin is also used in the fashion industry. The price of commercial elephant snakes on the market ranges from 350,000 - 400,000 VND/kg.

Snake cages need to be built discreetly, cool and have a good drainage system. Elephant snakes like to hide, so cages need to have holes or logs for the snakes to take shelter.

Close-up of the elephant snakes (elephant snakes) in the tank of Mr. Ho Ngoc Binh's family, Hamlet 8, Long Tri A Commune, Long My District, Hau Giang Province. Mr. Binh sells elephant snakes for 350,000-400,000 VND/kg.

Elephant snakes eat small animals such as mice, birds, frogs, and toads. Owners can raise these foods themselves to reduce costs. Elephant snakes need to be provided with clean water and maintain stable temperature and humidity in the cage.

The living environment needs to be cleaned regularly to avoid diseases for snakes. An adult snake can reach a weight of 1.5-2kg after about 1.5-2 years of raising, creating a large source of income.

He is currently raising about 100 pigs, the cost of breeding, food and medicine... is about 30 million. When harvesting 100 pigs weighing about 180kg, with the current selling price, he gets 72 million. After deducting costs, he makes a profit of about 42 million VND.

The elephant snake breeding model is considered a new development direction in animal husbandry, especially in areas with warm climates.

With the support of the government and agricultural extension programs, the elephant snake farming model can expand in scale and bring sustainable income to people.